Air New Zealand reveals 'Hobbit-themed' aircraft

9:28 AM,
Nov. 27, 2012

Air New Zealand's 'Hobbit-themed' Boeing 777 aircraft.(Photo: Courtesy of Air New Zealand)

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Ben Mutzabaugh
USA Today

In the airline's own words, Air New Zealand says that "stunning 777-300 aircraft ... is set to become a flying billboard for the soon-to-be-released movie 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.'"

"This aircraft is going to excite passengers and fans of Sir Peter Jackson's award-winning cinema fantasies alike when it begins regular Air New Zealand services between Auckland, Los Angeles and London from this evening," Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe said after the jet was unveiled Friday afternoon (local time in New Zealand).